Written question asked by Lord Kennet (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 9 November 1999. It was answered by Baroness Scotland of Asthal (Labour) on Tuesday, 9 November 1999.

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Scotland of Asthal, Baroness

Question

Whether, in law, they consider outer space to be res nullius, or in light of Article 1 of the Space Treaty, res communis. [HL 4455].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 4455; 606 c137WA

Session

1998-99

Subjects

Ownership Sovereignty Treaties Airspace Spaceflight